The Langtang Valley is a beautiful alpine region to the North of
Kathmandu bordering Tibet, which enjoys snow-covered peaks, a
mild climate, and friendly hospitable inhabitants it make the
ideal trek almost year round. Langtang offers a wilderness
experience without the sometimes-arduous travel involved. The
Gosainkund and Helambu regions lie to its south; these can be
combined with Langtang to make treks from 7 days to 21 days.
Meet and greet at Airport then you'll be taken to your
hotel. While in Kathmandu you will have time fascinating
Buddhist and Hindu temples and shrines reflecting ancient
local traditions are highlighted on our guided tour.
There's time to explore the city's many charms on your own
too. In the evening delicious traditional Nepali well come
dinner await for you. O/N in Kathmandu
DAY 02: Kathmandu City Tour
After breakfast, we'll visit Swayambhunath temple, and
said to be 2000 years stupa on a hillock offers
breath-taking view of Kathmandu City. We will then
processed to Visit Pasupatinath and Bouddhanath. After
lunch we'll visit Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan (Lalitpur)
- which is the oldest of the three major cities in
Kathmandu Valley - famous for its Buddhist monuments and
Hindu temples, and you can catch the traditional artisans
working with wood, stones and metals. O/N in Kathmandu.
DAY 03: Kathmandu- Dhunche
Drive to Dhunche. Overnight here.
DAY 04: Dhunche - Syabru
This is a fine day of trekking, which traverses fir tree
and rhododendron forests towards a ridge (2300m). From
here we get a panoramic view all the way from Ganesh Himal
in the west to Naya Kanga in the east and the Tibetan
snowy summits. The trail drops steeply down towards the
Bothe Khosi River towards Syabru, which is a busy village
with its houses laid out in single file down the hillside.
Sherpas and Tamangs farm this area.
DAY 05: Syabru - Lama Hotel
Following a high trail, we pass through terraces and
bamboo massifs. We cross Syarpagaon to continue through a
fine forest, alive with birds and the occasional troupe of
monkeys. After crossing the Langtang Khola, we start the
ascent of the valley and soon reach the shepherds’ huts
that are Lama Hotel
DAY 06: Lama Hotel - Langtang
We now have a spectacular view of the Langtang Lirung
(7246m). After a steep climb through the Langtang gorge,
the ascent eases and the valley widens out into an area of
yak meadows and rhododendrons. Further up, we reach
Langtang, populated by Tibetans.
DAY 07: Langtang - Kyangin Gompa
It is an easy and pleasant walk through yak meadows. The
village is spectacularly situated in a glacial
amphitheatre dominated by high peaks. An excellent base
for shorter walks towards the Langtang Lirung glacier,
eastwards to Lagshisa glacier or a tougher ascent of the
northern flank of the valley towards Yala Peak.
DAY 08: Kyangin Gompa
- Ghora Tabela
We retrace our steps downhill and reach the army post of
Ghora Tabela.
DAY 09: Ghora Tabela
- Syabru
The trail leaves the alpine country and returns to the
deep forest.
DAY 10: Syabru - Sin
Gompa
We leave the Langtang valley to climb towards the sacred
Gosaikunda lakes. A stiff uphill climb leads to the
ridgeline offering views north into Tibet and west towards
the Annapurnas. The second leg goes through old hemlocks
and rhododendrons to Sin Gompa, high above the Trisuli
river.
DAY 11: Sin Gompa -
Gosaikunda
Through a rocky landscape and sparse bushes the trail
follows two glacial lakes before reaching the main lake--Gosaikunda.
This site is a great pilgrimage for Hindus during August,
when thousands come to bathe and make offerings.
DAY 12: Gosaikunda -
Sin Gompa
It is the same way of Sin Gompa to Gosaikunda
DAY 13: Sin Gompa -
Dhunche
Descent through rhododendron forests and giant fir trees.
We cross the Trisuli on a suspension bridge and follow the
river along the south bank through fields.
DAY 14: Dhunche -
Kathmandu
DAY 15:
Departure
After breakfast, free to shop and pick up some last minute
souvenirs, rest and visit the shop etc for you until time
to leave the international airport for your final
destination.
Nepal
